Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A350

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was announced 6 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XG-1 scores against the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 and the A350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and A350.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax XG-1 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.